By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 19: The official ceremony to hoist the giant ‘Ibu Pertiwi’ flag at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi here is scheduled for July 27, coinciding with the Sarawak Day Celebration on July 22.
As reported by TVS news, Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi mentioned that this will be the first time the event will take place.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to officiate the ceremony.
“For the first time, the official flag raising ceremony at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi will be held on that day (July 27). This ceremony will be carried out with a ceremonial march by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) brass band,” Dr Abdul Rahman was quoted as saying.
The minister made the remarks when met by reporters at a Hari Raya Aidiladha sacrificial ritual at Tebingan BGS Kampung Sourabaya Ulu here yesterday (June 18).
Dr Abdul Rahman further noted that they chose to hold the event on a Sunday, which means most people do not work, and it coincides with the Kuching Car Free Day event organised by DBKU. — DayakDaily
